Freshly Built? Fire it up, Break it in! - Tomos A55 LX (2/2)

In case you missed part 1:
• Let's Build a Really D...
After some changes in perspective and life, I spent a few weeks putting together a performance moped in what could be seen as a warm-up before getting back to the Virago. This was a lot of fun.
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[@eddieg849]

I think every grown man in the world needs one of these it would reduce the stress levels and bring more happiness to your life

[@Theillestrator1050]

😂 yeah probably

[@shiraar1370]

100% greetings from Europe.

[@fredymredy]

i have 2 tomos, one A3 and one A35

[@beerens20]

I’m glad to see more build videos from you. Funny and informative, however you want you make them I’ll watch them!

[@Theillestrator1050]

Good to know, thanks alot lol

[@ItsDaJax]

I think most of us are just happy to see you, dawg. I bet theres a motorcycle tank that'll fit somehow.

[@Theillestrator1050]

Lol thank you. And I'm good with this tank.

[@upsidedowndog1256]

You have always done a good job because you finish your projects. Long or short. I hate watching videos where the project never gets done. In my job as an aircraft wrench my task is to finish the projects which may have been started by many other shops and individuals. I am The Finisher. You are too. I like this project but have also liked the others. The main thing is do you love riding them? That is all that really matters.

[@DatBoiOrly]

i'm disappointed you didn't keep the square headlight but overall a very tasteful build

[@thatbuelldude189]

You can add a capacitor to help with the light flashing

[@markopolo945]

Did you mean load resistor?

[@g8344]

They make 12volt capacitors for dirt bikes to ditch the battery(battery eliminator), or you can use an car audio amplifier capacitor(like a 2-10uf). They smooth out the voltage output from the stator by collecting electrons on a higher voltage output and releasing electrons on a low voltage output. But that is only if you do not want the blinking feature. Hell you could goto batteries plus and probably get a small battery to do the same thing.

[@aspectcarl]

I was going to suggest the same electrolytic at 25volts, at a guess 2200uf

[@aspectcarl]

​@@markopolo945no, a capacitor will help provide a voltage while the generator is at the off cycle, helping to fill in the off time. A resistor will drop the generator voltage making it work harder and will inevitably get hot when robbing voltage to the rest of the machine.

[@thatbuelldude189]

@aspectcarl thanks for explaining that before i could get it typed up This is a common practice on custom choppers Easyer to hide a capacitor than it is to hide a battery

[@logancarpenter3766]

Such a sick build! Gotta admit I kinda dig the bicycle tank lol. Seeing the bars from the rider POV definitely makes them look tough to deal with, that's a whole lotta pronation

[@Theillestrator1050]

Thanks, and the bars actually feel pretty fine. There's no real comfort sacrifice with using these bars as is (at least for my structure) and I might be weird but I really like the unusual angle of them visually.

[@tradingarsenal9767]

A+++ content!

[@sasbar187]

Cool for the city great video

[@Theillestrator1050]

Thank you

[@Karl-qt4lv]

crap forgot the biturbo exhaust I never mounted...and I welded a piece of 2 inch EMT as a crossbar and mounted a 84 pacer fuel tank to it then painted it black...wow have I been that busy that I forgot about Tomas (my name for him)?

[@dha588]

You video made me take my Tomos Targa out again this Summer. However, it need some TLC. I hate working on the electrical and I also hate to bring it to NYC moped because they charge so much to get it fixed. Is there any way I have pay you help me fix the wiring? I am located in Queens but I can travel out to Brooklyn if necessary. You can also make some contents with my moped =)

[@danielo3279]

Love the content but I was warned about true fuel by several moped guys around here(something about the additives) ... I still use the containers for back up fuel they said use regular gas or non ethanol with 2stroke mix

[@leonlindhout]

The Tomos looks great. I want to buy an other Tomos and I was thinking of building it like yours. With some other 😊modifications 😉 thanks for sharing it on the internet. 👍🏻 greets from Netherlands

[@shiraar1370]

Nice build .....Here in Europe we have many Tomos and have great fun whit it and they go fast !

[@johnsummer7494]

Reminds me to fix up my Honda z50 I brought on a whim 3 years ago. Love ur shit mate keep it up.

[@theboogeyman9813]

I want one

[@awdrifter3394]

Lend this bike to Zack or Ari at Revzilla to do a Daily Rider episode on, that would be fun.

[@ANSWERTHECALLOFJESUSCHRIST]

It sounds amazing, ha-ha. So throaty and responsive. I love it! 😁

[@Theyannik17]

Hi there! a 1:40 oil concentration is a bit too much oil for a moped, as thats usually used for garden machinery. its better to run 1:50 since oil doesn't cool a two stroke engine.

[@weegaz22]

A trick to try for smoothing out voltage for the brake light pulsing is to put a capacitor in line with it, the cap kinda acts like a tiny battery to help give a more consistent voltage rather than the spikey wave you get at tickover.

[@Tomology]

Love to see more european moped stuff! Keep up the good work ;)

[@Theillestrator1050]

Thanks legend!

[@Milkybar3320011]

The bike looks way better without the fuel tank, but the smaller one is a good compromise

[@dha588]

How do i transfer the tomos streetmate disc fork, throttle and on/off switch to the tomos targa lx?

[@sumo514]

I just sold my CBR1100XX and bought a Vespa GTS300 to try something different and i see your Tomos ! I feel a little less weird now. 😂

[@Theillestrator1050]

Wow went from one of the fastest bikes to a Vespa. But I totally understand. It's like How often will you be going 190mph

[@tylerm124]

If it has a cdi you can use the dc output to charge a motorcycle battery and then use that battery to power your lights

[@starfox_wr-45e93]

@4:53 Mental preparation for Bugthesda's Starfield, maybe? 🤣🤣

[@Theillestrator1050]

Lmao, it's the Bethesda way

[@kurtpeil8433]

We have so many different brand here in Europe like Peugeot 103, motobecane, Honda camino most of them 25cc but we d tune them just like yours and get in the wind thanks for sharing

[@Theillestrator1050]

Thanks for watching

[@dushyantkarthikeyan]

Kinda hilarious to see the moped scene in the US, growing up where I did mopeds were ubiquitous and just cheap transport, not cool and quirky like it seems to be here. Also, not sure about the big “isky cams” sticker on a two stroke… LOL

[@Theillestrator1050]

Yeah There's a whole subculture here with mopeds that's kinda punk or alt in nature. For us in NYC, "pasolas" or Chinese scooters are the bland cheap transportation. But vintage European mopeds tend to be more niche... But I can't speak for the rest of America. And yeah, most of the stickers on the bike are inspired by vintage race cars.

[@michaelcaton9358]

just got a cheque from the government, looks like I will be buying a Thomas and a new tattoo.

[@Theillestrator1050]

Lmao "Thomas"

[@rabdo2]

Do you have a parts list for your build?

[@P3RFORMANCEWERX]

Another great build and video👍

[@Supermoto_4640]

i love the tank so myuch

[@ShipReK66]

I enjoy all of your work... & 8:15 I would tell folks that its a Ducati 1198 with a dry clutch.

[@Theillestrator1050]

😂 just gotta blindfold them that's all

[@burgersquid]

need some stomp grips on that tank so you can hang on a little easier when you gotcher knee down! glad to see some vids bro. hope all's well out in Bucktown

[@Theillestrator1050]

Lol gotta step my game up, haven't gotten knee down yet! All good, thanks for watching.

[@FXDLSBrooklyn]

Still one of the best editors in the game - Can't wait to hear this thing in person

[@DuaneDiddley]

Loved it mate. Don’t care if they go long, just always great to see a new video drop.

[@Theillestrator1050]

🥹

[@Marco-ip5cw]

the build was great loved it the short form builds are pretty fun short and sweet the only thing im curious about is how comfortable it is to ride with those bars

[@Theillestrator1050]

Thanks, and the comfort level is pretty standard. There's no real sacrifice with using these bars as is and I might be weird but I really like the unusual angle of them visually.

[@TrentFalkenrath]

Fuck yeah, that looks sick.

[@EllaBananas]

Ey just an fyi those biketanks love to crack and leak around the threads. Had those tanks split on the road and coat my legs in gasoline more than once. If you get them mounted just right and keep the pressure on the threads low they can work out fine tho.

[@EllaBananas]

Used to be hella into motorized bikes and ebikes before I got my motorcycle. Had more close calls on those than I ever did on my motorcycle. Course, it wasnt until two months ago that I actually got hit. One car pulled out almost side swiping me, and then half a second later a car pulled out right in front of me and decided to stop on a green light. I applied the brakes, but with only 5-10 feet to come to a complete stop from 30, there wasnt much to be done. I faceplanted the back of the car and got knocked out cold before snapping both wrists and 11 ribs. and apperently while I was out cold the driver in front told their story to the cops and got me labeled as the one at fault. So, now I'm out a bike, and up two titanium wrist plates and a shitload of medical debt. Upside is my wrists are coming along nicely and already I have the strength to ride again. Just gonna have to wait until I can scrape togeather some cash for my next bike. I'm thinking sv650.

[@Theillestrator1050]

Fuckin hell.... I don't know if I'm glad or shocked to know you're not discouraged from jumping back on a bike. Im wishing for your full recovery.

[@dutchmilla2794]

Yo lets ride im in Brooklyn too

[@josephcurry4891]

This is a great build. I love the trajectory from the sports bikes you were riding to this. I went from vintage japanese, to a sportster, to an fz1, back to vintage japanese and now a 900 wc triumph. Sometimes you have to taste all the flavors, but if it's fun that's what matters. I've got some friends that do the moped meet up thing and it looks like a blast. Good for you!

[@markopolo945]

Hit the like button folks😎

[@adamlannerd1408]

FIrst! I'm cool! haha

[@daveffs1935]

You are the coolest of us all

[@Theillestrator1050]

Lmfao

[@maciejz6914]

dellorto is very good dont know why americans dont know them

[@Theillestrator1050]

They're solid but from my experience you won't find them on anything Japanese or American. Unless they're rebadged bikes.

[@MisterSal9895]

Looks like a fun bike. Definitely show more riding footage. Imagine 4 stroke fuel injected mopeds. That is something I would want for less maintenance. The closest thing to that would be a Grom. Have you tried a Z125, grom, TNT 135, Spade 150, Papio 125 or a KP Mini? The appeal to 2stoke carb moped is lighter weight and able to pedal if breaks down. There is a 4stroke moped that exist if any interested it's the SSR Lazer 5 & 6.

[@Theillestrator1050]

Some people throw Lifan Honda clone motors in these frames to get pretty close to that. It's usually looked down upon by moped enthusiasts though lol. Yes I've ridden a grom and z125 before. I think the acceleration on this bike is matches or maybe exceeds a 4 stroke 125.... until the top speed of course.

[@MisterSal9895]

@@Theillestrator1050 Interesting. I didn't think about that. That sounds like a big project because you have to make sure the engine fits, use special tools, wire harness and other stuff like possibly converting carberated to fuel injection. I heard a 50cc 2 stroke is equivalent to 100c 4stroke and 2stroke moped are almost 100 lbs lighter than a Grom so no wonder they so close or tied in acceleration. Acceleration is what really matters on these minimoto for city riding. Thanks for the reply.

[@GTAmaniac1]

​@@MisterSal9895these things are crazy light, APNs barely exceed 60 kg and I doubt automatics are any different weight wise. Even in stock form they're loads of fun (although you should constantly keep an eye on the situation behind you because they aren't exactly quick). Still they use barely any fuel (if the carb float isn't stuck causing it to leak) and are insanely capable off-road, especially if you get better springs+shocks and knobby tires.

[@josephsamsor1698]

So badass. I feel like this must be especially fun in New York. A lot less to worry about than a big heavy motorcycle.

[@Theillestrator1050]

Definitely, the only trade off being I'm scared to park it anywhere but indoors lol.

[@GTAmaniac1]

​@@Theillestrator1050the simple solution is to always carry a bicycle lock (ulock through the wheel and around a shock or chain it to something), the other solution is to make it look too decrepit to be worth stealing. Cheers from someone whose uncle owns pretty much every model of Tomos (APNs and the BT50 are my favorite) and I'm considering buying one for myself to mess around with, thankfully if you snoop around villages you're likely to find cheap ones here. Also yes, all of them sound like they have a screw loose inside.

[@spforsupergringo1980]

i low key want one now hahaha

[@Theillestrator1050]

Lmao, if you live in the city, I can recommend it.

[@spforsupergringo1980]

@@Theillestrator1050 that the issue i live in rural area that are linked by 50-60mph zones

[@jered2177]

Nice build

[@brosephjoseph9178]

L👀k’s like it’s got enough pill’s to pay the bills!…👍

[@Theillestrator1050]

😂

[@LMswimmer12]

Love it keep it up please

[@tomoshop]

That's actually insane, keep it up!

[@Theillestrator1050]

Coming from you, that's really reassuring lol, thanks.

[@mathshopeful]

you are the best and most creative content maker on youtube. love it dude.

[@Theillestrator1050]

I appreciate that, will do.

[@MDHenry4]

Love your videos and the longer ones are just my vote:)

[@Theillestrator1050]

Gotcha thanks lol

[@allfasten]

Good Stuff Mr.Illestrator!!!

[@Theillestrator1050]

Thanks!

[@nicholasgage2095]

Great build. There’s nothing quite like a two stroke.

[@Theillestrator1050]

They give such hooligan energy

[@nicholasgage2095]

They do. I had loads of two strokes in my younger days. Hi from the UK.

[@mattus1gig]

What a brilliant nippy little thing 😁👍

[@Theillestrator1050]

Definitely!

[@karasimon6766]

Love the bike! Great job!

[@Theillestrator1050]

Thanks!

[@aspectcarl]

Looks and sounds great ❤

[@Theillestrator1050]

Thanks

[@daveffs1935]

That bracket over the front wheel, I'd turn the edges out, stop it catching the wheel if it flexes with all the cornering G's 😆 It's a cool little run around, I think it needs a Rossi 46 on there somewhere. Good to see you back at it. To answer your question, I prefer the long build series to short ones.

[@Theillestrator1050]

😂 guess I better up my game! Haven't hit enough G's for it to be an issue at any point 😆. Understood on the preference, I was concerned with people not wanting TOO MUCH moped content. Thanks for checking it out.

[@alanfrancis6946]

Love everything about this…including your format!🔥

[@Theillestrator1050]

Good to know, thanks

[@tbladesmith]

I recently learned that the canned premix doesn’t always quite burn properly so people have issues with it. Just something to keep an eye on if you start running into problems

[@Theillestrator1050]

Ah, well I've already run through ¾ gallon of it. Had no issues. But that was just to get started anyway. I've got Briggs and Stratton oil to mix myself now.

[@StraightLineCycles]

Siiiiick!

[@Theillestrator1050]

Thanks dude

[@tanogg794]

f*ck, I need one now...

[@Theillestrator1050]

😂 sorry...

[@csoto23]

top speed?

[@Theillestrator1050]

Feels like its probably 40 on account of the sprocket. But I gotta do a gps run.

[@theboogeyman9813]

How much does this cost total to build

[@Theillestrator1050]

I'll tally it up and make a short or something. Unless my memory is shot, I think it might be just under $2,000 in parts.

[@theboogeyman9813]

Looks fun to ride sounds good too

[@maguslascivious4980]

Those bars look so awkward.

[@Theillestrator1050]

Not at all. The bike is like 100 pounds in any case.

[@maguslascivious4980]

@@Theillestrator1050 They look bent in like a Y The whole thing looks awesome though.

[@ronvanvliet155]

Terug naar je jeugd, gaaf

[@deko1983]

looks great man! well done

[@Theillestrator1050]

Thanks!

[@markopolo945]

@@Theillestrator1050 Missing one of your stickers.

[@pablononpicasso1977]

Yet another mad build from this mad n bad person....no, he's really alright , outa sight. 🛵🛵🏍🏍🏍🏍 I have one of those stickers from a few years back.

[@Theillestrator1050]

Lmao thanks